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The 'Re-launch' of No.4
Following the painstaking 10-year overhaul of LMS(NCC) 2-6-4T No.4, RPSI Vice Chairman Johnny Glendinning  arranged a re-launch for the locomotive at Whitehead on 31st July 2002.  Chairperson of Translink and the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company, Dr Joan Smyth was the guest of honour.
Significant media interest was generated.
This page pulls together some of the press cuttings.
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Carrickfergus Advertiser and East Antrim Gazette Article
"Steam locomotive launch at Whitehead"
31st July 2002
www.ulsternet-ni.co.uk
Belfast Telegraph Article Picture 1
"Tony Ragg of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland enjoys a cuppa in the cab of the restored No 4 locomotive."
Picture by Ian Trevithick
1st August 2002
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Belfast Telegraph Article Picture 2
 "No 4 now boarding following 10-year refit"
Article by Marie Foy
Picture by Ian Trevithick
1st August 2002
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Newsletter Article Picture 1
"All aboard for a trip into history"
Article by Lesley Walsh
Picture by Andy McConnell
1st August 2002
www.newsletter.co.uk
Newsletter Article Picture 2
"Locomotive makes a welcome return to Ulster tracks"
Pictures by Andy McConnell
1st August 2002
www.newsletter.co.uk
Carrick Times and East Antrim Times Article
"High noon return in Whitehead for the train with no name"
1st August 2002
Carrick Times and East Antrim Times

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BBC Radio Ulster article.
3rd August 2002
Michael McNamee's Saturday Morning Show.
www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radio/
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